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Surimi vs. Catfish — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Surimi and Catfish

  • Surimi is richer in Selenium, yet Catfish is richer in Vitamin B12, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Vitamin B2.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Catfish is 49% higher.
  • Surimi contains 3 times more Selenium than Catfish. Surimi contains 28.1µg of Selenium, while Catfish contains 9.9µg.
  • Surimi contains less Cholesterol.

Food types used in this article are Fish, surimi and Fish, catfish, channel, farmed, cooked, dry heat.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Surimi
Surimi
3
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6
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Iron - 0.28
Surimi
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 10% 31% 121% 10% 19% 10% 11% 2% 154%
Catfish
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 3% 11% 17% 106% 33% 16% 16% 14% 3% 54%
Contains more Magnesium +87%
Contains more Phosphorus +14.2%
Contains more Selenium +183.8%
Contains more Potassium +226.8%
Contains less Sodium -16.8%
Contains more Zinc +75.8%
Contains more Copper +21.9%
Contains more Manganese +63.6%
Equal in Calcium - 9
Equal in Iron - 0.28

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Surimi
Surimi
1
:
10
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%
Surimi
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 5% 13% 0% 0% 5% 5% 5% 5% 7% 2% 200% 1%
Catfish
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 1% 20% 9% 0% 6% 24% 48% 49% 41% 9% 348% 7%
Contains more Vitamin A +3250%
Contains more Vitamin E +54%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +376.2%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +1058.2%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +1058.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +490%
Contains more Folate +500%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +73.8%
Contains more Vitamin K +2400%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
3
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2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65
Surimi
15% 7% 76%
Protein: 15.18 g
Fats: 0.9 g
Carbs: 6.85 g
Water: 76.34 g
Other: 0.73 g
Catfish
18% 7% 75%
Protein: 18.44 g
Fats: 7.19 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 74.65 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Carbs +∞%
Contains more Protein +21.5%
Contains more Fats +698.9%
Equal in Water - 74.65

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Surimi
Surimi
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2
Catfish
Catfish
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%
Surimi
24% 19% 57%
Saturated Fat: 0.191 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.443 g
Catfish
26% 51% 22%
Saturated Fat: 1.586 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.115 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.354 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -88%
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +1990.6%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +205.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Surimi Catfish
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in minerals Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Surimi Catfish Opinion
Net carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Protein 15.18g 18.44g Catfish
Fats 0.9g 7.19g Catfish
Carbs 6.85g 0g Surimi
Calories 99kcal 144kcal Catfish
Calcium 9mg 9mg
Iron 0.26mg 0.28mg Catfish
Magnesium 43mg 23mg Surimi
Phosphorus 282mg 247mg Surimi
Potassium 112mg 366mg Catfish
Sodium 143mg 119mg Catfish
Zinc 0.33mg 0.58mg Catfish
Copper 0.032mg 0.039mg Catfish
Manganese 0.011mg 0.018mg Catfish
Selenium 28.1µg 9.9µg Surimi
Vitamin A 67IU 2IU Surimi
Vitamin A RAE 20µg 1µg Surimi
Vitamin E 0.63mg 0.97mg Catfish
Vitamin D 10IU Catfish
Vitamin D 0.3µg Catfish
Vitamin B1 0.02mg 0.024mg Catfish
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0.1mg Catfish
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 2.548mg Catfish
Vitamin B5 0.07mg 0.811mg Catfish
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.177mg Catfish
Folate 2µg 12µg Catfish
Vitamin B12 1.6µg 2.78µg Catfish
Vitamin K 0.1µg 2.5µg Catfish
Tryptophan 0.092mg 0.22mg Catfish
Threonine 0.734mg 0.833mg Catfish
Isoleucine 0.709mg 0.82mg Catfish
Leucine 1.202mg 1.396mg Catfish
Lysine 1.387mg 1.677mg Catfish
Methionine 0.515mg 0.539mg Catfish
Phenylalanine 0.595mg 0.735mg Catfish
Valine 0.77mg 0.894mg Catfish
Histidine 0.35mg 0.404mg Catfish
Cholesterol 30mg 66mg Surimi
Trans Fat 0.063g Surimi
Saturated Fat 0.191g 1.586g Surimi
Omega-3 - DHA 0.241g 0.069g Surimi
Omega-3 - EPA 0.157g 0.02g Surimi
Omega-3 - DPA 0.014g 0.018g Catfish
Monounsaturated Fat 0.149g 3.115g Catfish
Polyunsaturated fat 0.443g 1.354g Catfish
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.049g Catfish

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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Surimi Catfish
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
20%
Surimi
46%
Catfish
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Surimi
27%
Catfish

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 36mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Surimi
Surimi is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.395g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Catfish
Catfish contains less Sodium (difference - 24mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Catfish
Catfish is lower in glycemic index (difference - 50)
Which food is cheaper?
Catfish
Catfish is cheaper (difference - $4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Catfish
Catfish is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Surimi - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173702/nutrients
  2. Catfish - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175166/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.